Comparison

REST API Client vs API Inspector for Postman

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

REST API Client

This tool allows users to send and analyze API requests with customizable parameters, authorization, and body content. It offers robust search and filtering capabilities for managing saved requests, optimized for iPadOS with keyboard support.

Highlights
  • Send and analyze API requests
  • Customize query parameters, authorization, and headers
  • Support for four body types
  • Search and filter requests
  • Create, save, update, and delete requests
  • Optimized for iPadOS with keyboard support
Features
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Send and analyze requests with detailed response headers and results. Add query parameters, authorization tokens, headers, or body content to tailor every request. Choose from four flexible body types: none, form-data, form-urlencoded, or raw. Search and filter requests by name, URL, HTTP method, or modified date, and organize them by month or year. Create, save, update, or delete requests seamlessly within the REST API Client. Fully optimized for iPadOS, with support for Smart/Magic Keyboard and time-saving keyboard shortcuts.

About

API Inspector for Postman

Features
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API Inspector is a powerful API debugging and management tool designed for developers who need precision and speed. Whether you’re testing APIs, analyzing request performance, or organizing your collections, API Inspector gives you everything you need in one place. Key Features • Collection Management: Organize and manage your API requests efficiently. • Request Management: Create, edit, and send HTTP/HTTPS requests with ease. • Import Support: Seamlessly import collections from Postman or cURL commands. • Export Options: Export requests as executable cURL commands for sharing or automation. • Send History: Track and revisit your previous requests anytime. • Detailed Metrics: Gain deep insights into request performance, including: - Request & Response header/body size - DNS lookup duration - Connection time - TLS handshake duration - Full request & response duration Why Choose API Inspector? • Clean, developer-friendly interface • Advanced performance analytics for optimization • Full compatibility with Postman and cURL workflows If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me. Get more support on https://www.whalesgrowth.top API Inspector Pro Subscriptions You can subscribe for API Inspector Pro Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. API Inspector Pro offers subscriptions. The subscription prices are: (i) Weekly Subscription ($2.99 / Week) (ii) Monthly Subscription ($5.99 / Month) (iii) Yearly Subscription ($34.99 / Year) Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our app is functional without purchasing an Auto-Renewable subscription, and you can use all the unlocked content after the subscription expires. Q: How do I restore the subscriptions on new devices? A: You can tap the 'Restore' button on the subscription page. Privacy Policy: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/pp/ Terms of Service: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/tos/

Screenshots

REST API Client4 screens
API Inspector for Postman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: API Inspector for Postman at none against REST API Client's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. REST API Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and API Inspector for Postman sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
REST API Client versus API Inspector for Postman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREST API ClientAPI Inspector for Postman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTevon Wallace小玲 王

In-app purchases

1 purchases

REST API Client

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
3 purchases

API Inspector for Postman

Subscriptions3
  • API Inspector Rest Pro$2.997 Days
  • API Inspector Bot Pro$5.991 Month
  • API Inspector Capture Pro$34.991 Year

Questions

Is REST API Client free?
REST API Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is API Inspector for Postman free?
API Inspector for Postman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do REST API Client or API Inspector for Postman have ads?
REST API Client shows ads; API Inspector for Postman does not.

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